Sheriff Justin Smith said he would do what he could to keep Rocky Mountain National Park open if the federal government shuts down.

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BOBBY MAGILL
BobbyMagill@coloradoan.com

Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith wants Larimer County's portion of Rocky Mountain National Park to remain open for visitors during a possible government shutdown, and he said he will do what he can to keep it open.

"The citizens deserve access to their national park, and the merchants who depend on the visitors can count on the Sheriff's Office to keep the park safe," Smith said Thursday. "The entrance stations may not be staffed to collect fees and hand out maps, but that shouldn't stop visitors from being able to enjoy their park."